Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
What happened
This document, signed by Donald Trump and published in the Federal Register on June 29, 2026, is a correction to a previous rule. It details sections 435.557 and 435.558 of Medicaid Program regulations regarding verifying compliance with or exceptions from the community engagement requirement for certain individuals. Key dates include January 1, 2028, after which agencies must require documentation when reliable information is unavailable.
Why it matters
This policy establishes new procedures for how state agencies verify individuals' participation in community engagement activities or their exemption status for Medicaid coverage. It clarifies the data sources states can use and when additional documentation can be requested, aiming to standardize verification processes across states.
Who it affects
- ›Individuals receiving Medicaid
- ›Federal agencies providing data
- ›Local agencies providing information
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